News for 'Billion Dreams'

As hills tremble from tragedy, real estate feels the shivers, too

As hills tremble from tragedy, real estate feels the shivers, too

Rediff.com22 Jun 2013

Property markets in Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh, which have had a dream run in recent years, are set to face a downturn.

ChuChu TV: It began with a dad's love for his daughter

ChuChu TV: It began with a dad's love for his daughter

Rediff.com28 Aug 2017

Doting father Vinoth Chandar made an animation character based on his little girl to amuse her. Today, it has grown into a YouTube channel with 14 million subscribers from 75 countries.

India supports united, prosperous and strong Nepal: Modi

India supports united, prosperous and strong Nepal: Modi

Rediff.com11 May 2018

Modi said Nepal and India can benefit if they cooperate and work together for the promotion of five Ts: Tradition, Trade, Tourism, Technology and Transport.

Modi-Xi to chart a new course for India-China ties at Wuhan summit

Modi-Xi to chart a new course for India-China ties at Wuhan summit

Rediff.com22 Apr 2018

The meeting, which comes after the Doklam standoff, is aimed at a working a new paradigm for the bilateral relations for the next 15 years.

India, France unveil global solar alliance at Paris climate summit

India, France unveil global solar alliance at Paris climate summit

Rediff.com1 Dec 2015

India pledged an assistance of USD 30 million (Rs 199 crore) for the initiative that brings together developed and developing countries.

From Google to SoftBank, Nikesh Arora's amazing journey so far

From Google to SoftBank, Nikesh Arora's amazing journey so far

Rediff.com15 May 2015

Under Nikesh Arora's leadership, SoftBank has made several investments in India in a short span.

One year in jail: Is there hope for Subrata Roy?

One year in jail: Is there hope for Subrata Roy?

Rediff.com4 Mar 2015

The group needs to rustle up Rs 5,000 crore in cash and an equal amount in bank guarantees for bail.

SC pulls up Sahara on source of money raised for investors

SC pulls up Sahara on source of money raised for investors

Rediff.com2 Sep 2016

'The entire explanation of the episode is difficult to digest.'

After 100 days of reform, life gets easier for telcos

After 100 days of reform, life gets easier for telcos

Rediff.com1 Sep 2016

Telecom Secretary J S Deepak has resolved the toughest issues facing the sector, but his real test will be in delivering on the govt's Digital India dream

How Dhirubhai Ambani changed the style of doing business in India

How Dhirubhai Ambani changed the style of doing business in India

Rediff.com14 Jan 2015

During his lifetime and after, Ambani aroused extreme responses in others.

Hyundai might develop car from scratch in India

Hyundai might develop car from scratch in India

Rediff.com18 Oct 2014

Localisation for present-generation Hyundai cars will also rise from the average 85-90 per cent.

Apple Watch is sleek and stylish but not for everyone

Apple Watch is sleek and stylish but not for everyone

Rediff.com9 Apr 2015

Loading an app required the watch to pull tremendous amounts of data from iPhones.

The mystery of the never-ending con-call

The mystery of the never-ending con-call

Rediff.com11 Jun 2018

The attendee had to call into the conference call and say a few initial pleasantries to establish his/her presence, but could then leave the app to handle the rest once the Senior Company Bore began his monologue... A rib-tickling excerpt from Sanjeev Sanyal's Life Over Two Beers.

'Event manager' Modi scores by shifting goalposts

'Event manager' Modi scores by shifting goalposts

Rediff.com31 Dec 2016

A scrutiny of the PM's statements in the last 12 weeks lays bare a stunning lack of homework for a policy that has affected each of the 1.25 billion people of India.

The battle between secular India and Bharat

The battle between secular India and Bharat

Rediff.com4 Aug 2015

A left-leaning centralised socialist model has created a shortage/entitlement economy. In fact one of the reasons for India's limited progress is that post-independent India is at odds with its true nature. It is something that educated right of centre Hindus are trying to correct, says Sanjeev Nayyar.

Winds of change: Women cricketers set for pay boost!

Winds of change: Women cricketers set for pay boost!

Rediff.com16 Mar 2018

For the world's women cricketers, financial parity with their male counterparts remains a distant dream but India's decision to boost the pay packets of its top female players is further evidence that the winds of change are blowing through the game.

Google unveils low-cost Android One phones from Rs 6,399

Google unveils low-cost Android One phones from Rs 6,399

Rediff.com15 Sep 2014

Google Inc on Monday launched the first smartphones powered by its Android One operating system in India, pricing them at around Rs 6,399 ($105) to capture the low-cost segment of the world's fastest growing smartphone market.

How to mint millions by developing apps

How to mint millions by developing apps

Rediff.com12 Jan 2015

With big dreams and high hopes of earning lakhs or even crores, more and more youngsters are getting into software development for smartphones.

Reckless businessman to reckless president: Decoding Donald

Reckless businessman to reckless president: Decoding Donald

Rediff.com5 May 2018

'Can he be the statesman that a divided nation needs?' 'Not remotely, but by following his gut, he may yet surprise the scores upon scores of naysayers,' says Vikram Johri.

On his birthday, PM Modi inaugurates 'engineering miracle' Sardar Dam

On his birthday, PM Modi inaugurates 'engineering miracle' Sardar Dam

Rediff.com17 Sep 2017

Modi, who turned 67, unveiled the plaque dedicating the dam to the nation.

Who will be the next Steve Jobs?

Who will be the next Steve Jobs?

Rediff.com29 Oct 2013

In some ways, Elon Musk's vision is even bolder and more transformative than that of Steve Jobs, says B S Prakash.

Sports Shorts: Nike panned after basketball star's shoe splits

Sports Shorts: Nike panned after basketball star's shoe splits

Rediff.com22 Feb 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Friday

Comfort, candour, convergence define our ties: 20 things Modi said in the US Congress

Comfort, candour, convergence define our ties: 20 things Modi said in the US Congress

Rediff.com9 Jun 2016

Prime Minister Narendra Modi delivered an impassioned speech to the United States Congress.

Meet Yakka Skink and Ornamental Snake which halted the Adanis in Australia

Meet Yakka Skink and Ornamental Snake which halted the Adanis in Australia

Rediff.com5 Aug 2015

The Adanis' Australian dreams have been shattered.

8 supremely successful services that almost didn't take off

8 supremely successful services that almost didn't take off

Rediff.com21 Nov 2014

Would you believe if I were to tell you that YouTube was conceived as a video-dating platform?

Improving ties: Is Modi headed to China this month?

Improving ties: Is Modi headed to China this month?

Rediff.com10 Apr 2018

'If an 'informal meeting' with Xi Jinping materialises before the SCO summit in June, that itself could be regarded as a significant breakthrough in India-China relations,' says Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

India and Bangladesh renew hope in ties

India and Bangladesh renew hope in ties

Rediff.com6 Jun 2015

India and Bangladesh have opened a new chapter in their ties as they settled the 41-year-old boundary dispute and promised to do more in other areas amid Prime Minister Narendra Modi's announcement of a fresh line of credit of $2 billion (Rs 12,821 crore) to the neighbouring country.

How Ikea plans to woo Indians

How Ikea plans to woo Indians

Rediff.com18 Jan 2018

Pricing isn't at the heart of Ikea's strategy. It is understanding how Indians live.

Trump unveils plan for first 100 days of his presidency

Trump unveils plan for first 100 days of his presidency

Rediff.com23 Oct 2016

If elected president, the Republican nominee said he would declare China a currency manipulator, cancel payments to United Nations for combating climate change and renegotiating NAFTA.

'The Mahagathbandhan is for personal survival'

'The Mahagathbandhan is for personal survival'

Rediff.com12 Aug 2018

'The Opposition has no option but to make it an 'All versus One' fight to even think about winning.'

The journalist who exposed Aadhaar

The journalist who exposed Aadhaar

Rediff.com9 Jan 2018

'Your phone number, your birth of date, your parent's name, your address, your photographs, I have everything with me.'

Why blame DeMo and GST? Slowdown was on for over a decade

Why blame DeMo and GST? Slowdown was on for over a decade

Rediff.com12 Oct 2017

Watchdogs of the economy have not been barking and it is high time we noticed it, says Shreekant Sambrani.

The World Before The Indian Woman

The World Before The Indian Woman

Rediff.com6 Jun 2014

In the documentary The World Before Her, a young girl has to submit to the will of her father for a most gut-wrenching reason: 'He let me live... I am a girl... but he let me live.' Is that reason enough, asks Suparn Verma.

The man who lost 90 per cent of his fortune twice

The man who lost 90 per cent of his fortune twice

Rediff.com14 Oct 2013

The 91.9 per cent slide in the stock price of Gitanjali Gems since April has depleted the value of promoter Mehul Choksi's holding in the company by at least Rs 17 crore (Rs 170 million) a day on an average.

Is there anything Jacqueline cannot do?

Is there anything Jacqueline cannot do?

Rediff.com2 Jul 2018

The beauty queen turned actor talks about her new athleisure start-up.

Dear Mr Modi, Let's focus on IT to transform India!

Dear Mr Modi, Let's focus on IT to transform India!

Rediff.com23 Mar 2016

Information technology, not manufacturing or infrastructure, should be the focus of the government while implementing initiatives such as Make in India and Start Up India.

California's first woman Attorney General Kamala Harris seeks re-election

California's first woman Attorney General Kamala Harris seeks re-election

Rediff.com28 Feb 2014

California Attorney General Kamala D Harris announced on February 12 that she would be seeking re-election to the post.

'Every farmer in India will oppose the BJP'

'Every farmer in India will oppose the BJP'

Rediff.com1 Feb 2018

'Four years into his tenure and Modi still has no idea what is wrong with the agriculture sector!'

Modi @ MSG: Top Quotes

Modi @ MSG: Top Quotes

Rediff.com28 Sep 2014

Here are some interesting quotes from Prime Minister Narendra Modi's address to a sell-out crowd at the Madison Square Garden in New York

Over 7,000 Indian-Americans to be hit after Trump scraps 'Dreamers' programme

Over 7,000 Indian-Americans to be hit after Trump scraps 'Dreamers' programme

Rediff.com5 Sep 2017

India ranks 11th among countries of origin for Deferred Action for Children Arrival students.